One of the key themes of Joothan is the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty and oppression faced by Dalits. They are often forced to live in segregated communities and are subject to periodic violence and abuse from members of higher castes. Dalits are excluded from many aspects of Indian society, including education, employment, and social interaction. Joothan provides a vivid account of the discrimination and oppression faced by Dalits in India. At the bottom of the hierarchy are the Shudras, the laboring castes, and the Dalits, the so-called "untouchables." At the top of the hierarchy are the Brahmins, the priestly caste, followed by the Kshatriyas, the warrior caste, and then the Vaishyas, the merchant caste. The caste system is a hierarchical social structure that has been in place in India for centuries. The book highlights the discrimination and oppression faced by Dalits in Indian society and provides a powerful critique of the caste system. Joothan is a memoir written by Omprakash Valmiki, a Dalit writer, which recounts his experiences of growing up as a member of the lowest caste in India.
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